"Booked in for a service and MOT during the heavy snow. They still managed to get the car in and the work done on time. Very friendly staff and kept up to date during the work. New to the area and happy to have found a great garage for all work in the future."

"Been using speedy spanner’s for a number of years now and they are always honest and reliable. Even lent me a car to use when the job was taking longer than usual due to temporary technical difficulties within the garage. Would use again"

What is brake fluid replacement?

The brakes on your car use fluid pressure. When you press the brake pedal, it activates a plunger in the master cylinder; this pressurises the brake fluid in the pipes and hoses, which makes the brake components move.

Even though brake fluid sits in a sealed system it can still absorb moisture over time, and that can lead to corrosion. Moisture also lowers the boiling temperature of brake fluid which can reduce braking effectiveness, especially if your vehicle makes repeated hard stops. Check your car's owner manual to see when the manufacturer recommends replacing the brake fluid.

Or you can use BookMyGarage to find a garage near you to check the state of your brake fluid - it's a simple test and they will have the right tools to do it for you.

About Ford

The second largest US-based automaker, Ford is a brand known around the world, with a number of strong performing vehicles
in its ranks. No surprise there, as the company has been making cars since 1903. As the most popular of the North American brands
in the UK, the Ford Focus and the Fiesta are probably well known to almost every driver on the road.

Popular for those looking for subcompact or compact cars, Ford makes a variety of configurations across a spectrum of performance standards.
The last of Ford’s British car manufacturing plants was shut down in 2002, but you’ll still find Ford dealerships across the country -
with garages that know how to deal with them as a consequence.

How to be a better driver

Whether you’re driving in Ilford or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users
makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make
your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon
the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than
getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to
change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and
might make them considerably worse.